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Diagnostic Yield of Hospitalization for Emergency Department Patients With Syncope and Presyncope
1 Introduction Syncope and presyncope account for 1%–2% of all emergency department (ED) visits in the United States (US), generating over $2.4 billion in annual healthcare costs [1-5]. Most of these costs are driven by hospital admissions, which occur in 30%–50% of cases yet frequently fail to identify a causative etiology [6, 7]. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis found insufficient evidence to recommend for or against hospitalizing ED patients with syncope [8].
Acceleration, Convergence, and the New Strategic Landscape: Analysys Mason Space Industry Insights for 2026
Found inOpinion The story of 2026 is one of integration, convergence, and strategic realignment. February 23rd, 2026 The space sector enters 2026 in a state of profound acceleration. What was once a steady march of technological progress has become a rapid, multidimensional transformation driven by geopolitical urgency, commercial innovation, and the maturation of multi-orbit architectures.
Cardiac Biomarker Testing in US Emergency Departments
Cardiac Biomarker Testing in US Emergency Departments Patient characteristics and presenting symptoms are used in risk stratification for individuals evaluated in the emergency department (ED) as to their likelihood of having acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Identifying those at risk of ACS can inform selective cardiac biomarker testing.
A Hospice Transitions Program for Patients in the Emergency Department
Key Points Question Is a multidisciplinary program aimed at the timely identification and transition of eligible patients presenting near the end of life to the emergency department associated with a significant increase in goal-concordant hospice care? Findings In this quality improvement study, 61 of 270 patients (22.6%) achieved the primary outcome of goal-concordant transition to hospice within 96 hours in the control period compared with 210 of 388 (54.1%) in the intervention period.
10 Things Analysys Mason’s Space and Satellite Team Observed at SATELLITE 2024
Discussions at SATELLITE 2024 last month ranged from the biggest topics – Starlink, Kuiper, and persistent funding challenges – to emerging opportunities like direct-to-device and optical satcom that are making satellite and space an exciting and engaging topic. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what Analysys Mason’s satellite and space team observed at SATELLITE 2024 and what these observations mean for the future of the satellite industry. SpaceX fatigue has set in.
10 Things NSR Learned at SATELLITE 2023
Discussions at SATELLITE 2023 last month ranged from the elephant(s) in the room – Starlink, Kuiper, orbital debris, and new funding challenges – to opportunities like direct-to-device and new technologies on the horizon that are making satellite and space an exciting and engaging topic. In this article, we'll take a closer look at NSR's takeaways from SATELLITE 2023 and what they mean for the future of the satellite industry.
Designing a Code GI Bleed pathway
Back to Journals » Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology » Volume 16 Authors Baugh CW, Sodickson AD , Kivlehan SM, Chen PC, Perencevich ML, Jesudian AB Received 10 January 2023 Accepted for publication 18 March 2023 Published 26 April 2023 Volume 2023:16 Pages 55—58 DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S404247 Checked for plagiarism Yes Review by Single anonymous peer review Peer reviewer comments 2 Editor who approved publication: Professor Anastasios Koulaouzidis Christopher W Baugh,1 Aaron...
Emergency Test Alert to Hit Cellphones on May 4: Here are the Times
The federal government is set to hold another Alert Ready test on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The Alert Ready test will hit TV, radio and wireless devices connected to LTE networks. The system periodically conducts tests to alert Canadians on how the emergency alerts system works in the event of life-threatening situations. The test messages sound a shocking audible alert and vibration on your cellphone, and if your phone is not on silent, it’ll freak you out.
Instagram Users Now Spend Over 20% of Time Watching Reels
Meta has announced that Reels account for 20 percent of the total time users spend on Instagram. According to a new report from TechCrunch, the company also revealed that Facebook users spend 50 percent of their time on the platform watching videos. Meta didn’t confirm how much time is spent on Reels, but they did mention that Reels are performing well on Instagram as well as Facebook.
Here’s Everything New in iOS 15.5 Beta 3 [VIDEO]
Apple released new software betas for its developers yesterday, including iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 Beta 3. In addition to several important bug fixes and enhancements, the latest iOS 15.5 beta includes even more new features. After releasing iOS 15.5 beta 3 and more for its developers, Apple has now released the equivalent builds for its Public Beta testers as well.
Apple Granted New Mixed-Reality Headset Patents
Apple has been granted two new patents that have to do with its much-rumoured mixed reality (MR) headset. According to Patently Apple, the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple two MR headset patents — one covering a head-mounted device (HMD) faceplate that uses an infrared one-way mirror finish, and an an HMD charging system.
Apple Finally Rolling Out Self Service Repair But There’s a Catch
Promised by the company last year in November, Apple’s long-awaited self service repair program is finally rolling out to customers in the U.S., allowing fixers to buy iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE 3 parts and tools from Apple (via iFixit). The program, which offers replacement parts for the battery, bottom speaker, camera, display, SIM tray, and taptic engine, will expand to M1 MacBooks and from there to Europe and other regions over the next year.
Google’s Android 13 Beta 1 Download Hits Pixel Devices
Google’s Android 13 Beta 1 download was released yesterday for select Pixel devices. In February, Google dropped the very first Android 13 developer preview. Last month, it launched the second DP, and today, it is launching the first beta. Things are moving along quite quickly for the newest version of Android, and if all goes to plan, one can expect a much earlier stable launch this year as compared to the last.
What’s New on Amazon Prime Video in Canada: May 2022
We’re just about to round the corner into May and that means another list of what’s coming to Amazon Prime Video in Canada. Highlights include the return of Canadian comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, while season two of The Wilds also debuts.
Apple Launches Self Service Repair Program, U.S. Only for Now
In 2009, Apple started putting proprietary screws on iPhones, MacBooks, and other devices. Thirteen years later, it’s finally selling the screwdriver. For more than a decade, Apple has made it difficult for customers to replace a battery or screen. Now it’s selling repair parts to everyone. In a press release, Apple announced that its Self Service Repair online store is now available in the United States, with more countries being added later this year, beginning in Europe.
Koodo Increases Price of Easy Roam Add-Ons, Now Starts at $12/day
Telus-owned Koodo recently increased the price of its Easy Roam U.S. and International add-ons. Easy Roam plans allow customers to use their existing minutes, texts and data when travelling to the U.S. or internationally. It means you can use your phone ‘as normal’ but you pay a daily roaming fee. Easy Roam U.S. has increased in price to $12/day, up from $11/day, while Easy Roam International increases to $15/day, up from $14/day.
Google Play Store Adds Privacy Labels, Similar to Apple’s App Store
Google today announced the release of its Data safety section in its Google Play store that will allow users to look at the information about how apps collect, share, and secure their data. According to a new blog post from the tech giant, the new privacy policy is meant to give users more context before installing an app. “We heard from users and app developers that displaying the data an app collects, without additional context, is not enough,” Google explained.
Ottawa Invests $5 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet in Alberta
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced on Tuesday an investment of over $5 million to expand high-speed internet to over 7,339 homes in rural Alberta. Clearwater County and Switch Incorporated will receive funding from Universal Broadband Fund’s (UBF) Rapid Response Stream, to implement high-speed internet for Nordegg, Hay Lakes, New Sarepta, Cooking Lake, Collingwood Cove and Tofield.
Turo Car-Sharing Service Expands to Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Car-sharing service Turo is now available in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. After being available only in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec, the car-sharing service is now available in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Hosts are now able to list their vehicle to share on the Turo platform, and starting May 17, guests will be able to book local vehicles for use.
Bell and Amazon Web Services Launch 5G Edge Compute in Canada
Bell announced on Tuesday the launch of the first public multi-access edge computing (MEC) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Wavelength in Canada. Last year, Bell announced a partnership with AWS and now both companies are deploying the latter’s Wavelength Zones throughout the nation, starting in Toronto on the wireless carrier’s 5G network.
Donald Trump Says He Won’t Return to Twitter After Musk Deal
Former United States President Donald Trump has made it clear that he will not be returning to Twitter even if he has his account reinstated now that Elon Musk is at the helm of the social media giant. Elon Musk’s deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion USD and take the company private immediately stirred alarm among US Democrats worried former President Trump will return to his onetime favourite social media platform and spread disinformation.
Virgin Plus Now Supports Apple Watch, Launches Series 7 and SE Sales
by Gary Ng – Thu, April 21, 2022 Bell’s flanker brand Virgin Plus now supports cellular Apple Watch plans and sales, according to the company in an email to iPhone in Canada. Virgin Plus now sells Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch SE. For existing members with an eligible wireless plan, they can order an Apple Watch SE cellular model for $0 down and 0% APR with Sweet Pay 24-month financing, plus a smartwatch plan for $10/month.
Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022: Here’s What Was Announced
by Christopher Baugh – Thu, April 21, 2022 The Meta Quest is getting a slate of new games this year. The latest Meta Quest Gaming Showcase revealed a mix of sequels and new games coming to the all-in-one Quest 2 system “within the next year,” including Among Us VR and Cities: VR. One of the main showcases was the previously announced Among Us VR, which got a confirmed 2022 release date. Recent PS VR hit Moss: Book 2 is also coming to the headset this summer, as well as a new Ghostbusters game.
Meet Daisy, An Apple Robot That Recycles iPhones [VIDEO]
by Usman Qureshi – Wed, April 20, 2022 Daisy is a robot introduced by Apple back in 2018, that disassembles its iPhone so that minerals can be recovered and reused. In a new video shared by YouTuber Sara Dietschy, we get a closer look at how carefully Daisy recycles the iPhones. According to Apple, Daisy uses a four-step process to remove an iPhone battery with a blast of -80 degree Celsius (-112°F) air, and then pop out screws and modules, including the haptic module that makes a phone vibrate.
Apple Takes Second Place in Q1 Global Smartphone Marketshare: Canalys
by Christopher Baugh – Wed, April 20, 2022 Worldwide smartphone shipments fell in the first quarter of 2022, with Apple holding an 18 percent market share. New data from Canalys reveals that the global smartphone market declined no less than 11 percent in the first quarter of the year, but on the other hand, both Samsung and Apple have managed to increase their market share.
Google’s Project Finds Record Number of Zero-Day Exploits in 2021
Google has published the 2021 review of Project Zero, revealing a record amount of zero-days exploits exhibited by some of the world’s largest technology companies. Project Zero says they spotted 58 zero-day vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild last year — the most-ever recorded since the team started analyzing vulnerabilities in mid-2014.
Rogers Q1 2022: Earnings Grow Ahead of Shaw Acquisition Expected to Close Soon
by Nehal Malik – Wed, April 20, 2022 Rogers Communications Inc. today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Overall, Rogers reported a total of $3.62 billion CAD in earnings for Q1 2022, up 4% year-over-year from Q1 2021. Service revenue was up 6% to $3.2 billion. The results are squarely in line with, if not exceeding, analyst estimates.
Samsung Using Electric Vehicle Tech for Next Smartphone Batteries
by Christopher Baugh – Wed, April 20, 2022 Samsung is investing in using electric vehicle (EV) battery tech in smartphones. A new report from The Elec (via iMore) indicates that Samsung SDI is investing in using EV tech to make batteries for consumer products like smartphones. Samsung SDI is planning to apply to its smartphone battery production the stacking method it currently uses for the production of its fifth-generation electric vehicle batteries.
Apple 2022 Mother’s Day Gift Guide Released
by IIC Deals – Tue, April 19, 2022 Apple released its 2022 Mother’s Day Gift Guide on Tuesday, recommending the best products to buy for mom. Recommendations include products from the company’s iPad line up, including iPad mini, iPad and iPad Air. Other potential gift ideas include AirPods 3, AirTag, plus iPhone 13 and related silicone cases. Apple Watch Series 7 with iPhone 13 Pro are a great idea “for reaching her fitness goals”, along with the variety of bands available.
Union Organizers at Apple Grand Central Demand Starting $30 USD Wage
by Christopher Baugh – Tue, April 19, 2022 Workers at Apple’s Grand Central Station store in New York have announced a plan to start a union. Apple store employees at the Grand Central Terminal location in New York City began collecting signatures needed to form a union last weekend, reads a CNBC report. Now the organizers behind the movement have announced a series of demands on their website.
Telus Launches Stream+ Bundle: Apple TV+, Netflix Premium and Discovery+ for $25
by Gary Ng – Tue, April 19, 2022 Telus announced on Tuesday the launch of Stream+, a new bundle that includes Netflix Premium, Apple TV+ and discovery+ for the price of $25 per month. Stream+ is available for new and existing mobility customers to add to their monthly bill.
Apple Maps Adds Cycling Directions for Users in Chicago, Detroit and More
by Christopher Baugh – Tue, April 19, 2022 Apple Maps has expanded cycling directions to a number of new cities in the United States. Apple Maps has slowly been expanding its new map features across the United States, and today saw a bump for those looking to use the service to navigate by bike. Back with iOS 14, Apple Maps introduced cycling directions in order to help cyclists find the best route with bike lanes.
Apple TV+ Original Documentary “Make or Break” Trailer is Now Live [VIDEO]
by Usman Qureshi – Mon, April 18, 2022 Apple has just released the trailer for “Make or Break,” the new seven-part documentary series that delivers behind-the-scenes access to the world’s best surfers as they battle for the World Title at the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). The soon-to-premiere series has also received an early season two renewal, with production underway during the current competition season.
Alleged iPhone 14 Molds Leak, Showing Larger Camera Bumps
by Christopher Baugh – Mon, April 18, 2022 Photos of aluminum moldings of iPhone 14 models have appeared online, showing what we could possibly expect this year. The photos, courtesy of a Weibo post (via MacRumors), only show the back of the phone but you can plainly see how different the new models are. The most obvious differences between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 are the sizes.
Apple Reportedly Developing New HomePod with Built-in Apple TV, FaceTime Camera
by Usman Qureshi – Mon, April 18, 2022 In the Q&A section of his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has claimed that Apple is working on a new version of HomePod, which will function both as a smart speaker and Apple TV, and also sport a FaceTime camera (via MacRumors).
Spain Uses Pegasys Spyware to Target Catalan Official iPhones: Report
Catalonia’s regional leader accused the Spanish government on Monday of spying on its citizens after a rights group said his phone and dozens more belonging to Catalan pro-independence figures had been infected with spyware used by sovereign states. A new investigation by The Citizen Lab has found that the Catalan president, Pere Aragones, was hacked by the NSO Group’s Pegasus software in one of Europe’s most significant phone-hacking cases.
Apple’s AirPods Pro and AirPods Max on Sale on Amazon
by IIC Deals – Fri, April 15, 2022 Amazon has discounted Apple’s AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, offering savings of 10% off. AirPods Pro are available for $249.99, saving you $80 off Apple’s regular price of $329. These are the latest with the MagSafe compatible charging case. This is the lowest price on Amazon to date for these latest AirPods Pro earphones. As for AirPods Max, a couple of colours have been discounted.
YouTube Shorts to Let Creators Include Clips From Long-Form Videos
by Christopher Baugh – Fri, April 15, 2022 YouTube has announced that it is now letting creators use video clips from billions of YouTube videos on Shorts. On Thursday, YouTube announced that it’s beginning to roll out a video “remixing” feature on YouTube Shorts, a new report from The Verge explains.
Opera’s Crypto Browser Launches for iOS Users
Opera has announced that its Web3-focused Crypto Browser is now available for iOS, making the jump from the desktop for the first time. In a new blog post announcing the news, Opera explains that the iPhone and iPad-ready app features a deep lineup of features that include several Web3 capabilities and crypto-related features.
Google Workspace Expands Notification Controls for iOS Focus Mode
by Christopher Baugh – Fri, April 15, 2022 Google has released a new Workspace update that expands user control over Focus mode notifications for iOS users. In a new post on Google’s Workspace Updates blog, a new update allows users to specify which type of Google Chat notifications they would like to receive when their iOS device is in Focus mode.
Second Annual Telus Esports Series to Feature Apex Legends, Rocket League
by Usman Qureshi – Thu, April 14, 2022 Telus has today announced the return of its second annual Esports Series, a four-week-long multi-tiered gaming contest for Canadians age 15 and up, with more than $80,000 in gaming prizes to be won. Powered by Nanoleaf, the Telus Esports Series returns with two game features: Rocket League on May 21, a free-to-play, family-friendly sports-based video game, and Apex Legends on June 25, a free-to-play battle royale game.
Reddit Revamps Search Functionality, Includes Comment Search
by Christopher Baugh – Thu, April 14, 2022 Reddit has announced that it is overhauling its search system, adding the ability to search for comments. According to a new report from The Verge, Reddit has made several improvements to the search functionality on its platform, including the global rollout of comment search. “At Reddit, one thing we think about every day is how we can make it easier for people to find and engage in communities, content and conversations,” the company explained.
How to Watch: Elon Musk 2022 TED Talk Live Stream, Start Time [VIDEO]
by Gary Ng – Thu, April 14, 2022 Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is set to sit down for an interview at the TED 2022 conference in Vancouver, B.C. Musk will speak with the head of TED, Chris Anderson, and the chat will now be live streamed online for everyone to watch. Anderson announced the change on Thursday morning, which saw Musk reveal an offer to buy Twitter for $43 billion USD.
WhatsApp Announces ‘Communities’ Group Chat Feature
by Christopher Baugh – Thu, April 14, 2022 WhatsApp is now testing a new Communities feature that aims to significantly improve group chats on the world’s most popular messaging app. WhatsApp today announced that it is adding a new feature to the platform that aims to better help organize and manage multiple, similar group chats users are part of. The new feature is called Communities and will allow users to sort and compile existing group chats into one larger collective.
Apple Suppliers More Than Doubled Clean Energy Use Over the Last Year
Apple has shared details on changes its suppliers have been making to avoid impacting their environment. Apple has today announced that its suppliers were able to avoid 13.9 million metric tons of carbon emissions throughout 2021 while also more than doubling their use of clean power.
Apple Blasts Meta for ‘Hypocrisy’ for Taking Nearly 50% of Virtual Sales
Vendors hoping to capitalize on Meta’s virtual world could be in for a rude awakening. According to a new report from CNBC, the Facebook parent company will take a 47.5 percent cut of all digital asset sales on its Horizon Worlds platform. And that, not surprisingly, is enraging some potential sellers. The company’s fee structure will include a hardware platform fee of 30 percent for sales made through the Meta Quest Store and an additional 17.5 percent fee for Horizon Worlds.
SaskTel to Invest $337 Million in Saskatchewan in 2022-23
by Gary Ng – Wed, April 13, 2022 SaskTel on Wednesday announced it will invest roughly $337 million in Saskatchewan in 2022-23, and over $1.5 billion over the next five years to expand its wireless, internet, TV and IP-based technologies. “Our government recognizes how critical advanced broadband and wireless technologies are to the overall success and prosperity of our province,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel, in an issued statement.
Microsoft Fixes Over 100 Software Security Vulnerabilities in April Original
by Christopher Baugh – Wed, April 13, 2022 Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates for the month of April have addressed a total of 128 security vulnerabilities spanning its software product portfolio, including Windows, Defender, Office, Exchange Server, Visual Studio, and Print Spooler, among others.
Apple Reveals Winners of ‘Shot on iPhone’ Macro Photography Challenge
Apple has announced the 10 winners of its Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge it launched earlier this year, with winners from China, Hungary, India, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and the US (sorry, no Canadians). “Strawberry in Soda” by Ashley Lee (@ashley.photo). Shot on iPhone 13 Pro. When Apple launched the iPhone 13 lineup, one of the features that made the Pro models stand out was the addition of a macro photography mode which lets users take close-up photos of small subjects.
2022 Mac Mini with M2 Chip May Release Sooner Than Expected
by Usman Qureshi – Tue, April 12, 2022 In a Tweet posted earlier today, developer Steve Troughton-Smith has shared a reference about a new Mac mini within the Studio Display firmware, suggesting that an M2 Mac mini may debut sooner than expected. Previously, veteran Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed Apple’s Mac mini refresh, expected to feature next-generation Apple Silicon, will launch in 2023 and retain the same form factor and design as its predecessor.
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